SPIDER Automation Digilent Arty A7-100T Artix-7 FPGA Development Board | 256MB DDR3L & 16MB Flash | For MicroBlaze Soft Processors & Embedded Prototyping
Description
SPIDER Automation Digilent Arty A7-100T is a highly adaptable, professional-grade development board designed around the high-capacity Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA family (XC7A100T variant). Built with versatility in mind, the Arty A7 series provides the highest performance-per-watt fabric, advanced digital signal processing blocks, and flexible AMS integration in Digilent’s modular lineup. It serves as an ideal hardware canvas for implementing custom MicroBlaze 32-bit soft-processor cores and high-speed hardware accelerators.
Packed with 256MB of high-speed DDR3L memory, 16MB Quad-SPI flash storage, and an onboard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller, the board handles complex networking and data-intensive applications effortlessly. Complete with onboard user switches, push-buttons, individual LEDs, RGB LEDs, and industry-standard Arduino headers alongside four Pmod ports, the Arty A7-100T provides a complete, out-of-the-box development ecosystem fully supported by Xilinx Vivado and Vitis toolchains.
Key Features
- Xilinx Artix-7 XC7A100T FPGA: High-density programmable logic fabric featuring internal clock speeds exceeding 450 MHz.
- 256MB DDR3L SDRAM Memory: High-capacity system RAM operating across a 16-bit bus at 667 MT/s for smooth data handling.
- 16MB Quad-SPI Flash Storage: Non-volatile memory for reliable configuration bitstream preservation and standalone boot loading.
- 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Port: Onboard networking interface for building connected embedded web servers and IoT nodes.
- USB-JTAG Programming Circuitry: Direct bitstream programming and debugging over a standard micro-USB cable.
- USB-UART Bridge: Seamless serial communication interface for terminal logging and host debugging.
- On-Chip XADC: Built-in analog-to-digital converter for monitoring internal core temperatures, voltages, and external sensor signals.
- Rich User Peripherals: Features 4 slide switches, 5 push-buttons (including reset), 4 green LEDs, and 4 high-intensity RGB LEDs.
- Arduino/chipKIT Shield Header: Standard socket layout allowing direct mounting of commercial Arduino-compatible shields.
- Pmod Expansion Connectors: Four 12-pin Digilent Pmod ports for attaching modular sensors, displays, and motor drivers.
Benefits
- MicroBlaze Soft Processor Ready: Easily configure custom 32-bit RISC soft-processor systems using Vivado and Vitis without prior complex FPGA design experience.
- Maximum Logic Capacity: The -100T variant offers significantly more logic cells, memory resources, and DSP slices than smaller entry-level boards.
- Flexible Power Architecture: Can be powered via standard USB bus power or an external 7V–15V DC power supply.
- Broad Software Tool Support: Fully compatible with the free WebPACK edition of the Xilinx Vivado Design Suite and Digilent Adept utilities.
- Industry-Standard Ecosystem: Universally trusted platform for advanced engineering education, corporate R&D, and rapid hardware prototyping.
Applications
- Embedded Soft-Core Computing: Designing dedicated microcontroller alternatives utilizing Xilinx MicroBlaze soft processors.
- High-Speed Digital Signal Processing: Real-time filtering, mathematical calculations, and hardware-accelerated data pipelines.
- IoT Edge Nodes & Gateways: Connected smart devices executing localized analytics and communicating over 10/100 Ethernet.
- Industrial Automation Control: Custom sensor fusion nodes, motor controllers, and automated communication protocol bridges.
- Advanced Academic Research: Premier university hardware platform for teaching advanced HDL design, computer architecture, and FPGA systems.
Package Includes
- 1 x Digilent Arty A7-100T Artix-7 Development Board
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / Digilent Arty Series |
| Item Type | Artix-7 FPGA Development Board |
| Model Order Code / SKU | Arty A7-100T / SKU-SPIDER-ARTY-A7-100T |
| FPGA Core Chip | Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA (XC7A100TCSG324-1) |
| System Memory (RAM) | 256 MB DDR3L SDRAM (16-bit Bus @ 667 MT/s) |
| Flash Storage | 16 MB Quad-SPI Non-Volatile Flash Memory |
| Clock Speed & Sources | 100 MHz External Clock (Internal logic speeds > 450 MHz) |
| Networking & Comms | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHY, USB-UART Bridge, USB-JTAG Circuitry |
| Analog Integration (XADC) | On-Chip Analog-to-Digital Converter |
| User Input / Output | 4 × Slide Switches, 5 × Push-Buttons, 4 × LEDs, 4 × RGB LEDs |
| Expansion Connectors | 4 × Pmod Ports, 1 × Arduino/chipKIT Shield Header |
| Software Toolchains | Xilinx Vivado Design Suite (WebPACK), Vitis, Digilent Adept |
| Power Input Requirements | USB Bus Powered or External 7V–15V DC Supply |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.09 kg (90 g) |
